Summer meal program to start

WALDRON — The Waldron School Board approved on Monday the dates for this summer’s free breakfast and lunch program at the school.

The program, in its third year, will begin June 24 and run through Aug. 16. The school will be open Monday through Friday throughout the summer, serving breakfast and lunch. Breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is open for children up to 18 years old.

Superintendent William Stitt said last year the school system served anywhere from 20-40 children during lunch.

Parents are invited to eat with the children for a minimal cost. The program is open to any child.

The board also approved the 2013-14 general fund budget after a brief discussion. Stitt said the budget mirrors the budget that was approved for 2012-13.

One of the major expenses in the budget is the school’s fuel oil costs for the year. Depending on the winter and the cost of fuel oil, the bill fluctuates.

Stitt said every time the tank is filled it costs the school system around $30,000.

Because of necessary reductions, the school system was forced to lay off two full-time teachers and a part-time employee.

“We are working to find a way to get those teachers back,” Stitt said.

In other business:

• Angela Masters resigned as the co-advisor of the class of 2015; she was replaced by Vicky Goodlock.

• Fall coaches were approved for 2013-14.

• A special board meeting was set for 7:30 p.m. June 26 to discuss 2012-13 budget revisions.